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Our Business Computer Crashed, because of Email Client
Issues we can't get to orders made prior to 2/10/218. Everything
after 2/10/2018 is being handled on a different computer.
But because of the Medical Issues we are still very behind and
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We our Security Certificate had a problems from 7/1 until 7/16,
but it is now fixed.

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We have a selection of 19th Century (1800s) dress shirts in both collared
and collarless versions, along with detachable collars for the collarless shirts.

Everyday Shirts: We have reproduction shirts for the Victorian period (pull-over,
drop shoulder and gussets) including the Early Victorian, American Civil War and the Late
Victorian period (full button front, on shoulder and no gussets). The come in a variety
of colors and styles. The collarless versions come with a banded collar with button /
stud holes for attaching replaceable collars.

Dress Shirts: We also have reproduction dress shirts for the Victorian period
(pull-over, drop shoulder and gussets) including the Early Victorian, American Civil War
and the Late Victorian period (full button front, on shoulder and no gussets). The collarless
versions come with a banded collar with button / stud holes for attaching replaceable collars.

Collars: Our detachable collars are available in "Stand-Up",
"Pointed Lay-Down", "Rounded Lay-Down" and "Wing Tip"
styles and come in "Linene", "Celluloid" and "Cotton"
materials. Detachable collars were first used in the 1820's.

You may also be interested in our Victorian Dress Civilian Shirt page.
Click Here.

1860's Period Shirts (Solid, Print, Check, Ticking & Checkerpane)

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We have several different colors and styles of shirts available, all featuring the
drop shoulder pattern, with gathered sleeves and cuff and the placket front. Three Mother of Pearl buttons on the front,
with one on each cuff. Comes standard with the stand and fall collar (as shown).

This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.

Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.

This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement).

U.S. M1852 Grey Wool Flannel Overshirt

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This shirt has a stand and fall collar, drop shoulder sleeves and bone buttons. The M1874 Government Issue Shirt in Grey Wool Flannel
(M1874 shirt is pictured) was only slightly modified from the M1852 shirt. The main difference the fact that the M1852 has drop shoulder sleeves, unlike
what is shown.

This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.

Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.

This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement).

Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks
for delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available
for an additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5
weeks. The price on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping
option on the "View Cart" page.

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Helena (detachable collar shirt): 100% cotton pull-over
placket shirt with antique metal buttons. It has a band collar with a small button in the
back to accept detachable collars. It also has a single front pocket. Colors: Royal Blue
Print, Red Print, Brown Print and Solid White. If you order a collar for this shirt, order
it 1/2" larger than the neck size of the shirt. Small thru 3XL.

Virginia City (detachable collar shirt): This is the same shirt
as the Helena, except the material has a different pattern of print. Colors: Black Print
(Black with White stripe), Red Print (Red with Black stripe) or White Print (White with
Black stripe). If you order a collar for this shirt, order it 1/2" larger than the neck
size of the shirt. Sizes: Small to 3XL.

Men's Shirts by Frontier Classics (1870s - 1890s)

Dodge City
White

Helena
Royal
Blue Print(Discontinued, Some left)

Helena
Brown Print(Discontinued, Some left)

Helena
Red Print(Discontinued, NONE left)

Helena
White Solid

Jasper
Blue/White Stripe(Discontinued, Some left)

Sam AntonioWhite Solid(Discontinued, NONE left)

Virginia City
Black Print(Discontinued, Some left)

Virginia City
Red Print(Discontinued, Some left)

Virginia City
White Print
(Discontinued, Some left)

Men's Shirt (1870s through 1890s)

(not all sizes and colors are stocked, if not in stock allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.)

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Civil War Pleated Front Collared Dress Shirt

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This is an 1860's period, drop shoulder dress shirt (shown)
with gathered sleeves and cuffs. There are three (3) Mother of Pearl buttons on the front
with one on each cuff. The collar is a stand and fall pattern (as shown) and is permanently
attached to the shirt, though other period collar styles are available on special order. It
is available in WHITE ONLY. This is a good for both Military Officer and Upscale Civilian images.

This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.

Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.

This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement).

Period Linen, Cotton, Linene & Celluloid Detachable Collars

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Very Short History: Detachable collars were invented in 1827 in Troy New York as a
solution to "Ring-Around-the-Collar". Collars have been made of cotton, linen, paper and paper/cloth
laminate. In 1862 (a time when detachable collars were the height of fashion, but paper collars were out of
fashion) machinery was invented to laminate paper and cloth, a process previously done by hand. These laminated
collars are referred to as "Linene" collars. Celluloid was patented in 1870 and was used for collars
and cuffs shortly ?? thereafter. They were typical by the mid 1880s, if not before.

"Linene": These are made the same way as they have been made since 1862.
They are linen material laminated onto a stiff cardboard. They are very stiff and have material texture to them.
The stud holes become soft and bent after a few time and they cannot be cleaned. They can be wiped off with a
LIGHTLY damp sponge or cloth, but that usually doesn't do much.

"Celluloid": This is an early form of plastic (1870s). They are very stiff,
but they have MINIMUM MATERIAL TEXTURE to them, unlike the "Linene" or "Cotton". Each collar
is fashioned from interlined acetate, a material made of white linen and a thin layer of acetate, giving the
product the style of a fine cloth collar and the durability of a plastic one. A Buckley collar will never wilt
under the heat of the stage lights or a difficult sermon. Other desired features include reinforced buttonholes,
smooth, finished edges, and easy cleaning with soap and water. They will last longer than the "Linene",
but not as long as the Cotton or Linen.

"Linen":NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. These are the Stiff, heavily
starched, Thin collars that are most often seen in antique stores, museums, etc. The are made from a thin linen
and then heavily starched and ironed, with a special machine, or machines) designed for this (it starches the
inside of the collar and irons the collar to be curved and go around the neck). They can be cleaned, BUT only
re-starched and properly ironed with the machine designed to starch and iron collars. They last longer that
"Linene" or "Celluloid" collars, but not as long as the thicker cotton collars.

"Cotton": These are made from a medium weight cotton material. They are
basically a standard collar that has been made detachable, they ARE NOT a Starched (Stiff) Linen Collar.
They come UN-STARCHED and are therefore SOFT ** NOT STIFF **. They can be worn as a soft detachable collar,
especially for those who do not like stiff collars or they can be starched with spray starch (I suggest heavy duty
spray starch) and ironed. If you can find powdered starch you could soak them and then iron them, making them
similar to the old Starched Linen Collars except thicker. CAUTION, they do not bend well after they are Heavily
Starched and should be ironed with the proper curve to go around the neck. To properly starch and iron a collar
requires a special machine, which I have heard that only one place in the U.S. still has one in use. I DO NOT know
who has the machine, don't ask if I find out I will put the information here. These collars can be washed either by
hand or in a washing machine. They are the longest lasting of our detachable collars.

STUDS / BUTTONS. Either Buttons or Studs can be used to attach the collar to the
shirt.

We normally stock all the collars shown in all the sizes listed below, except for "
Special Order" ones.

"More styles are in Development". Collar styles will be dated for time
period as soon as we can.

Size / Measuring: DO NOT ORDER BY MODERN SHIRT NECK SIZE. Measure the band on the shirt you will be wearing the collar with. The size in inches is measured from the end
of one of the front button holes closest to the collar opening, around the collar to the end of the other front
button hole closest to the opening. The Collar Size is normally 1/2" to 1 1/2"
larger than the shirt Neck size (IE: Shirt Size = Neck-Size x Sleeve-Length).

"Linene" Paper-Cloth Laminate (Stiff with Cloth Texture), 1862 on
? Discontinued ? - what is currently in stock may be all that is leftThe cart should only allow to order up to the quantity left in stock!

All Officer Uniforms (Coats, Pants, Vests, Kepis and Forage Caps), all Indian War Uniforms (Coats,
Pants, Wool Shirts & Vests) and All Civilian Clothing (Coats, Pants & Vests) as well as Many Large and Tall size
items take 9 to 11 weeks for delivery; UNLESS the item has a delivery time listed, then that is the delivery time.
Most other clothing (WHITE Cotton Shirts, Cravats, Suspenders, Felt Hats, etc.) take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery.
For more information on ordering, see Order Information Page.
Click Here. For Clothing and Uniform measurement chart: Click Here.